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Installation Procedure

  1. Route the clutch hydraulic hose with master cylinder under the brake booster.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Clutch Master Cylinder With Hydraulic Hose
    GM1302131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. With the clutch fluid reservoir cap at the 1:30 position. Insert the clutch master cylinder into the cowl.
    3. Fig 2: Rotating Clutch Master Cylinder Counter-Clockwise
    GM1302129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Rotate the clutch master cylinder counter clockwise 1/8 turn until fully seated.

    The clutch fluid reservoir cap will be vertical at the 12:00 position when the clutch master cylinder is properly installed.

  4. Raise the vehicle.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Clutch Hydraulic Hose Quick Connect Fitting
    GM1302134Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure the clutch hydraulic hose does not come in contact with any sharp or potentially hot surfaces.
  5. Push the clutch hydraulic hose quick connect fitting (2) into the clutch slave cylinder, until a "click" is heard.
  6. Tug gently on the clutch hydraulic hose to ensure proper retention into the clutch slave cylinder.
  7. Connect the clutch hydraulic hose retainer to the inner fender.
  8. Lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: Retainer & Clutch Master Cylinder Push Rod
    GM1396381Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert a new retainer (3) into the clutch master cylinder push rod (1).
  10. Push the clutch master cylinder push rod (1) onto the clutch pedal pin to secure.
  11. Adjust the clutch release switch. Refer to Clutch Pedal Cruise Control Release Switch Adjustment .
  12. Adjust the clutch pedal position switch. Refer to Clutch Pedal Position Switch Replacement .
  13. Bleed the clutch hydraulic system, only if necessary. Refer to Hydraulic Clutch Bleeding .
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